How far is Somerset, NJ from Mansfield, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Mansfield, NJ is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.87 mi
00h 52m
Flight
30.48 mi
49.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.48 mi
Kilometers
49.06 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.87 mi
Kilometers
62.56 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mansfield
Fri, Sep 25, 3:26 PM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Fri, Sep 25, 4:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-09-25T14:33
Arrive Mansfield
Fri, Sep 25, 3:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerset
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cranbury
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Somerset
19.4 mi
00h 26m
To Mansfield
19.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
68°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Mansfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Mansfield.

  1. 1

    Start on West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 33 sec · West Point Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Abbott Road

    966 ft · 44 sec · Abbott Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Belmar Street

    2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Landing Lane

    1469 ft · 25 sec · Landing Lane

  6. 6

    Turn right onto George Street

    2485 ft · 42 sec · George Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward NJ 18 South

    1657 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    2094 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    69 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1785 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    29 mi · 33 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 206 South: Joint Base MDL

    1552 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    826 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mansfield Road East

    31 m · 4 sec · Mansfield Road East

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mansfield Road East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Mansfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
29 mi · 75%
NJ 18 South
3.36 mi · 9%
US 206 South
2.62 mi · 7%
Franklin Boulevard
0.81 mi · 2%
US 206
0.79 mi · 2%
George Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

29 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranbury
00h 26m from Somerset
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Somerset and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Mansfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Mansfield?

The road trip is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cranbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Somerset and 19.4 miles from Mansfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.02 one way or $12.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Somerset and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Mansfield.

Stop Ideas Near Cranbury

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cranbury, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cranbury.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

9 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 30.48 mi (49.06 km).

Somerset

#1 Somerset

This large community in Somerset County, New Jersey, is situated at an elevation of 92 feet.

Population965,424
Coordinates40.4976000, -74.4884900
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Mansfield

#2 Mansfield

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

Population7,384
Coordinates40.0912200, -74.7137700
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: Mansfield (-74.71377, 40.09122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.19 L · about $6.02
Round trip
$12.05
2.74 gal · 10.38 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $6.02 $12.05
Mid-grade $4.95 $6.79 $13.57
Premium $5.24 $7.18 $14.37
Diesel $6.45 $8.83 $17.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Sep 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Mansfield. The current time is 14:33:30.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.